Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Spokesperson, has addressed ongoing allegations regarding recent aircraft landings at Kotoka International Airport, firmly rejecting claims of drug trafficking.

He clarified that the incidents were the result of technical issues, specifically a damaged landing gear, and not related to illicit activities.

This response follows claims made by the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, who suggested that the aircraft involved in the landings were carrying drugs and cash.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, April 6, Ofosu explained that the Air Med Aircraft had to land at Kotoka International Airport because of damaged tyres on its landing gear. He revealed that engineers were flown in on a separate aircraft to carry out repairs, which led to the aircraft’s three-day stay at the airport.

“These pictures show engineers fixing damaged tyres on the landing gear of the Air Med Aircraft at the Kotoka International Airport. The damaged parts and engineers were brought in by a different aircraft, reason why it stayed here for three days. Don’t let anyone lie to you,” he stated in his post.

Furthermore, he addressed claims surrounding the Cavok flight, offering clear evidence that the aircraft’s cargo had been thoroughly inspected by security officials upon arrival. The inspection revealed that the cargo consisted of oil drills and oil stored in jerrycans, dismissing any accusations of drug trafficking.

“This is actual footage of the inspection of the Cavok flight by security officials at the Kotoka International Airport on arrival which shows it carried a cargo of oil drills and oil in jerrycans. Don’t let anyone lie to you and shift the goal post when pressed for evidence,” Kwakye Ofosu emphasized.

The spokesperson urged the public to disregard any misinformation surrounding the incidents, assuring them that transparency would guide the handling of all concerns related to the operations at the airport.